Secondary Classroom Teacher - Special Education (Licensed

Secondary Classroom Teacher - Special Education (Licensed)

Job Details

• Job : 5835336
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Marie Philip School – Special Education – Exempt/Salary – 11-Month – Full-Time

Salary Range: $59,633.28 - $89,728.38

American Sign Language Required

Sign-on Bonus: $1,500

Housing Resources Available

Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits Options May Include:
Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Employer-Matching 403(b), Generous Time Off Benefits, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care, and more

TLC Diversity Statement:
The Learning Center for the Deaf is committed to creating an inclusive space for people of all backgrounds and to cultivating a culture that values diverse narratives and perspectives.

About Marie Philip School: MPS enrolls nearly 200 deaf and hard of hearing students on our Framingham, MA campus in an ASL/English bilingual, bicultural educational model.

About TLC:
The Learning Center for the Deaf is a nationally-recognized leader of services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Learn more at TLC’s website.

Functional Academics — Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities

Provides classroom instruction for students with moderate to severe disabilities, including deafness, within a Secondary setting (grades 6-8 or 9-12+). Prepares lesson plans and instructional materials aligned with IEPs and state curriculum frameworks, and teaches life, community, and transition skills. Evaluates and documents progress data, and serves as an advisor/advocate for students. Works in a team or departmental capacity as assigned.

Grades and subjects vary.

Supervisor:
Secondary Special Education Coordinator

• Instruct students with various disabilities and deafness, in collaboration with school staff.
• Use assessments to drive instruction (formative and summative).
• Plan effective instruction, engage learners, and employ appropriate instructional techniques.
• Monitor understanding and adjust instruction, materials, or assessments as needed.
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary curriculum and contribute to program improvements.
• Write annual IEP goals and work toward attainment with students.
• Oversee implementation of behavior plans as needed.
• May involve lifting and handling as part of inclusive practices with accommodations as appropriate.
• May be delegated medication administration or other medical procedures when required by a student under care.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Department Supervisor and/or Program Leader.

This job description is not exhaustive and duties may change with notice. The Learning Center for the Deaf provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

Position Type:
Full-time

Salary: $59,633 to $89,728 per year

• Licensed or able to be licensed by Massachusetts DESE as a Teacher of the Deaf or a Teacher of Moderate or Severe Disabilities
• Master’s degree in Deaf Education, Special Education, or a related field preferred
• Minimum conversational fluency in American Sign Language; native or near-native ASL fluency preferred
• ASL classes may be required based on ASL fluency
• Prior experience working with children preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration within the agency
• Ability to work effectively as part of an educational team
• Written English language competency
• Physical requirements:
  
  ability to perform duties including frequent lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, reaching, climbing stairs, and prolonged standing or sitting
• At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred
• Bachelor degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Stephanie Ruiz, Recruiter
• 848 Central Street, Framingham, MA
• Phone:
• Email: sruiz